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The directional growth of plant roots downward and shoots upward, in response to the pull of the earth, is called:

Question
The directional growth of plant roots downward and shoots upward, in response to the pull of the earth, is called:
Phototropism
Geotropism
Hydrotropism
Thigmotropism
Answer
Geotropism
Detailed Explanation
Geotropism refers to the growth response of roots (downward) and shoots (upward), in response to gravity or the pull of the earth.
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